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[alexasdfgh]

I had a needle stick injury on my finger (and there was bleeding) while giving local anesthesia to a unknown patient status

I had vaccination of hepatitis B, but Im worried about HIV and hepatitis C?

[CurfewX]

As noted, you should follow your institution's infection control protocol. However, it's not worth worrying about. In 40+ year history of HIV, there have only been 58 confirmed cases of occupational transmission: http://cdc.gov/hiv/workplace/healthcareworkers.html

That is only for the US, and I don't know where you are, but statistically it is unlikely to vary greatly. Also, I assume your hospital would test the patient for HIV to determine if there is any risk at all.

[GuitarRox]

No,this is of no risk for HIV. HIV is only transmitted by having unprotected vaginal or anal sex or sharing IV needles. Air inactivates the virus. A needle stick is not a risk as air is involved. No risk at all.

[alexasdfgh]

But it is a hollow-bore needle.. and immediately when I pulled the needle I injected my finger.. there is no air

[GuitarRox]

An injection is NOT a needle stick. Unless a drug was injected, this is not a risk. Yes, air was on the end of the needle. NOT a risk.

[auntiejessi]

Does your hospital have a protocol for this? They must.

Depending on how this happened, there may be a very small risk. Chances are, there is no risk.

Assuming for a minute that there was a risk, the chances of you getting anything from this are very, very low.

The chances of getting hep C is .2% - https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/hcvfaq.htm

The chances of getting HIV is less than 1%. - https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/workplace/healthcareworkers.html

Work with your hospital to follow the protocols, though the risks are very, very low.